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The ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Board of Trustees celebrated student success following spring 2026 commencement ceremonies during its regular quarterly meeting held May 20 at The John Elliot Center for Architecture and Environmental Design on the Kent Campus. 
The President’s Award of Distinction was created as a recognition program to reward staff members who have demonstrated outstanding achievements, service, leadership and dedication to ¹ú²úÂ×Àí in advancing the university’s strategic priorities and core values.
The ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Board of Trustees will hold its next regular business meeting at 11 a.m. on May 20 in The John Elliot Center for Architecture and Environmental Design on the Kent Campus.
¹ú²úÂ×Àí welcomed nearly 5,000 new graduates into its alumni family last week, completing its spring 2026 commencement ceremonies across three days of celebrations on the Kent Campus.
Following a pilot period on the Kent Campus, ¹ú²úÂ×Àí has suspended the Flock Safety license plate recognition camera system, pending further review of potential concerns this fall.
An Ohio nurse earning $95,000–$110,000 has comparable or better real purchasing power than a nurse earning $150,000 in California or New York, setting the stage for a measurable difference for ¹ú²úÂ×Àí nursing graduates who stay in Ohio.
Commencements as a foundational activity of a university are memorable days filled with emotions - some celebratory, some bittersweet.
Jared Brown doesn’t just build schedules; he builds confidence. His ability to turn academic stress into actionable solutions has made him more than just an advisor; it has made him the latest recipient of ¹ú²úÂ×Àí's Distinguished Advising Award.
¹ú²úÂ×Àí will honor nearly 5,000 graduates from its eight-campus system during its spring 2026 commencement ceremonies on May 7-9 and May 15. The ceremonies will be livestreamed on the commencement website.
Fifty-six years after the Ohio National Guard opened fire on student protesters at ¹ú²úÂ×Àí, killing four and wounding nine, the university community gathered once again on the May 4 site at the ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Commons to bear witness, reflect and reaffirm its commitment to preserving the legacy of that day.
Dean Kahler is often quoted as saying he only had one bad day at ¹ú²úÂ×Àí.
That day was May 4, 1970, when an Ohio National Guardsman’s bullet struck Kahler as he stood under a tree watching, from what he thought was a safe distance, a student protest against the escalation of the War in Vietnam. When the National Guard fired on the students, a bullet pierced Kahler’s spine, leaving him paralyzed and wheelchair bound for the rest of his life.
¹ú²úÂ×Àí marked Arbor Day with tree plantings at multiple locations across campus, bringing together students, staff and local children for a day focused on sustainability.
¹ú²úÂ×Àí celebrated Earth Day with a campus-wide series of events that blended hands-on education, student research and community partnerships. From the Earth Fest on Risman Plaza to the scientific posters at the Environmental Science and Design Research Institute Research Showcase and the Electric Vehicle Showcase, the day’s activities highlighted how sustainability is woven into academic life.
The largest private collection of documents and materials relating to the May 4, 1970, shootings at ¹ú²úÂ×Àí, amassed by survivor Alan Canfora, will be formally dedicated by University Libraries’ Special Collections and Archives on May
A public health senior who once faced homelessness after losing his father is now leaving a lasting mark on student government — and preparing to continue his impact in graduate school.
¹ú²úÂ×Àí will hold its annual commemoration to honor the memory of May 4, 1970 – a tragic day when the Ohio National Guard opened fire on ¹ú²úÂ×Àí students during an anti-war protest on campus, killing four students and wounding nine others. May 4, 1970, marked a pivotal moment in American history.
An architectural ornament near Engleman Hall may be a subtle tribute to the tenacity of a ¹ú²úÂ×Àí president at a particularly troubled time in the institution's long and storied history.
Now officially approved as an experiential learning class, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program allows accounting students to provide free tax preparation services to community members while gaining hands-on experience that extends far beyond the classroom.
The CARES Center celebrated its 5-year anniversary on Tuesday, April 14 with an open house that highlighted the accomplishments of the center over the last five years while providing opportunities for tours of the center, complete with birthday cake, refreshments and CARES Center swag.
A $1.8 million gift from the Bedford Falls Foundation will fund 150 scholarships for ¹ú²úÂ×Àí nursing students over three years, addressing the national nursing shortage.